Seat system with stowable tray
US11299276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/00155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat system for a passenger aircraft. The seat system includes at least one passenger seat and a stowable tray installed onto or adjacent to the passenger seat. The stowable tray includes a tray plate adapted to support one or more items; a support arm attached to the tray plate adapted to move the tray plate between a stowable position and a presentation position; and a friction hinge attaching the tray plate to the support arm and adapted to adjust the tray plate between the presentation position and a tray position, wherein the tray plate is adapted to support a personal electronic device while in the presentation position and adapted to support one or more cocktail items while in the tray position. A second stowable tray may also be attached to the passenger seat.
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